OC Arts Ahead - November 8, 2023

November 8, 2023

Each week, Arts Orange County and Culture OC deliver you this look at the stories and events happening in our arts and cultural community.

From SNL & Beyond: Laraine Newman & Alan Zweibel

A pair of the original comedy geniuses behind "Saturday Night Live" come to the Irvine Barclay Theatre with their hilarious and candid tales of the landmark T.V. show's early years MORE

Maximizing Dining Headroom (or, Managing Dual Concepts In A Single Space)

Our food columnist is fixated on the idea of secondary restaurants residing at the same address as its primary, yet separate concept.

California Arts Council’s Leader Resigns Unexpectedly

Jonathan Moscone, executive director of the California Arts Council, has announced he is leaving his post after less than two years. Moscone, 59, told the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday that he wants to return to his creative roots.

“Over my tenure, I have come to realize that I need to answer a call to service that is different from the one I answered when Gov. Newsom first gave me this opportunity, which is creativity,” Moscone told the Chronicle. His last day on the job will be Dec. 15.

Re-Imagining the Railroad

Silkroad Ensemble takes on the American Railroad in its latest cross-cultural musical exploration.

Vietnam's Favorite Coffee Bar Opens Its First U.S. Store in Little Saigon

Trung Nguyên Legend, one of the most popular coffee bars in Vietnam with 110 locations in its home country, has chosen Westminster for its first U.S. store.

Irvine Barclay Theatre President Jerry Mandel to Step Down

Jerry Mandel, president of Irvine Barclay Theatre, will leave his position at the end of this year.

Each week, we recommend a variety of events and experiences from the listings at SparkOC.com, our free website for Orange County's arts and cultural community.

Rotterdam

The Wayward Artist presents this Olivier Award-winning contemporary play about love and identity and personal truth at their theatre in the heart of downtown Santa Ana MORE

Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show

The City of Tustin's annual free festival honoring America's service members will bring live music, food trucks, and classic automobiles to Veterans Sports Park MORE

Disney at 100, Mickey Mouse

Animation cels, sketches, and other treats from the Hilbert Museum's permanent collection celebrate the centennial of Walt Disney's iconic cartoon mascot MORE

I'm Just A Broadway... Baby

No Square Theatre of Laguna Beach puts an irreverent twist on classic showtunes by having adult performers sing songs originally written for child characters MORE

"Arts Orange County is a steadfast ally for arts organizations and local artists here in Orange County. That support results in increased partnerships with school districts and expanded access to the arts for students and families. Arts Orange County collaborates with the Orange County Department of Education to raise awareness of the need for the arts in our schools. We are grateful to Arts Orange County for its leadership and partnership and look forward to expanding our work together."

— Dr. Al Mijares,

Orange County Superintendent of Schools

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